Project Coordinator

GDIT is seeking a Project Coordinator to provide project management and project coordination support the NIH National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI). NHLBI provides global leadership for research, training, and education programs to promote the prevention and treatment of heart, lung, and blood diseases and enhance the health of all individuals so that they can live longer and more fulfilling lives. GDIT provides its clients at the NHLBI with project management and business process improvement support.  You will directly support the mission of the NHLBI Project Management Office (PMO) to enhance the Institute’s project management skills by supporting high-priority, complex projects; developing project management tools and templates; developing training and guidance materials; and providing consultative advice to project leads, as needed.You must reside within commuting distance to the NIH Main Campus in Bethesda, MD. Position is primarily remote now but requires the ability to come to Bethesda or Rockville for meetings as needed. Position start date 1/28/2026
HOW A FUNCTIONAL ANALYST SENIOR WILL MAKE AN IMPACT

• Work with federal senior leadership and the GDIT team to plan for and execute high-priority, NHLBI programs and projects, including project management and coordination support. 
• Support senior-level working groups and meetings, including meeting minute capture, action item tracking, coordination, logistics, and materials preparation. 
• Support weekly client and GDIT team meetings with meeting minute capture, action item tracking, coordination, and logistics. 
• Support the project or program team in maintaining and monitoring project plans, schedules, budgets, and expenditures.
• Ensure project deadlines are monitored.
• Facilitate project risk and issue management process.
• Create and/or maintain document repositories for projects as needed. 
• Provide administrative support as needed.
• Collaborate with the GDIT team to develop new ideas to create additional value and efficiencies for the team and client. 

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO SUCCEED:

• 5 years experience and Masters in health or science related field required (or equivalent combination). 
• NIH experience required
• Recent experience with Federal Grant applications and funding
• Experience working with Chief Scientists or Researchers
• Proficiency in other Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, Excel) 
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable experience in portfolio, program, and project management support.
• Ability to obtain a NIH Public Trust 
• Operational program/project management experience for a federal health/science agency strongly preferred.

● Location: Remote with the ability to attend meetings in person in Rockville/Bethesda

GDIT IS YOUR PLACE:
● Full-flex work week to own your priorities at work and at home
● 401K with company match
● Comprehensive health and wellness packages
● Internal mobility team dedicated to helping you own your career
● Professional growth opportunities including paid education and certifications
● Cutting-edge technology you can learn from
● Rest and recharge with paid vacation and holidays